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A rousing and light-hearted musical written by [[Gibson Kente]]. Music composed and arranged by the author. The educational crisis faced by many black high-school pupils in South Africa is highlighted with music, dance and humour. Updated as ''[[We are the Future]]'' in 1990.
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A rousing and light-hearted musical written by [[Gibson Kente]] (1932-2004). Music composed and arranged by the author. The educational crisis faced by many black high-school pupils in South Africa is highlighted with music, dance and humour. Updated as ''[[We are the Future]]'' in 1990.
  
 
== The original text ==
 
== The original text ==

Revision as of 14:35, 1 February 2024

A rousing and light-hearted musical written by Gibson Kente (1932-2004). Music composed and arranged by the author. The educational crisis faced by many black high-school pupils in South Africa is highlighted with music, dance and humour. Updated as We are the Future in 1990.

The original text

Translations and adaptations

Performance history in South Africa

1989: A production starring Thembsie Matu.

1990: Performed during the National Arts Festival, directed by Kente from 28 to 30 June 1990.

Sources

National Arts Festival programme 1990.

Sam Mathe. 'Thembsie Matu celebrates 30 years of exceptional acting'. IOL. 2 July 2018.

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